'A WARRIOR'

‘Risky Business’ Star Dies at 87

Ron Dean was known for his “tough guy” persona and often portrayed cops.

Ron Dean, an actor who appeared on hit films like The Breakfast Club and The Dark Knight, died Sunday at age 87. According to Maggie Neff, his partner of nearly 40 years, Dean died at a Chicago hospital after battling a long illness, though the cause of his death is unclear. “He passed at exactly 4 PM, after his beloved sisters had said their goodbyes. He hung on like a warrior to say goodbye to his little sisters,” Neff told TMZ. “Then we were alone, and in my arms, I held his hand, and he trusted me when I told him that it was alright to let go. What an honor!” Born on Aug. 15, 1938 in Chicago, Dean began his career in the mid-1970s, often portraying a “tough guy” person, according to his IMDb. In 1983, Dean starred in Risky Business as a detective alongside Tom Cruise, and appeared in the 1985 film The Breakfast Club. One of his most notable roles was in the 1993 film The Fugitive, where he starred as Detective Kelly. Dean also appeared in hit shows including The West Wing, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Cold Case. His last role was in a 2016 episode of Chicago P.D.